Appling County Elementary School

Summary:

Appling County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Baxley, Georgia, with 1,189 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6 for the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Appling County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Appling County Elementary School has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments compared to the state and county averages. While the school had higher proficiency rates than the state and county in 3rd grade Math, 4th grade Math, and 5th grade Science, its proficiency rates were lower than the state and county in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.07% to 90.38% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's spending per student has increased from $8,952 in 2016-2017 to $10,174 in 2018-2019, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

When compared to the nearby Fourth District Elementary and Altamaha Elementary schools in the same district, Appling County Elementary School has generally lower test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. However, it has higher Math proficiency rates in some grade levels. Additionally, Odum Elementary School, which is in the Wayne County district, significantly outperforms Appling County Elementary School on the Georgia Milestones assessments across all subject areas and grade levels, indicating that factors beyond just the school district may play a role in student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 680 Blackshear Hwy
       Baxley, GA  31513


(912) 367-8640

District: Appling County

SchoolDigger Rank:
413th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Appling County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Appling County Middle School
High:    Appling County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  1,189

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
African American:
23.5%
Hispanic:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Appling County Elementary School ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.81. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Appling County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Appling County:

SchoolDigger ranks Appling County 62nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Appling County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.30 621st 1101 43.6%
2007 58.03 532nd 1125 52.7%
2008 46.90 676th 1134 40.4%
2009 49.03 651st 1133 42.5%
2010 45.82 757th 1183 36.0%
2011 60.46 564th 1212 53.5%
2012 51.76 700th 1201 41.7%
2013 41.42 861st 1225 29.7%
2014 29.04 982nd 1231 20.2%
2015 33.76 819th 1240 34.0%
2016 33.15 827th 1233 32.9%
2017 48.50 577th 1205 52.1%
2018 39.67 711th 1209 41.2%
2019 39.12 731st 1234 40.8%
2021 51.40 539th 1214 55.6%
2022 56.58 488th 1244 60.8%
2023 61.72 430th 1242 65.4%
2024 63.81 413th 1248 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Open Quote Great school, amazing teachers, and phenomenal administrators. I feel blessed that my children can go to ACES. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Open Quote Dedicated staff who work hard to help all students succeed. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Open Quote I am amazed at how dedicated the teachers and support staff are at Appling County Elementary. I have met both, the principal and the assistant principal and can't believe how lucky my child is to have such wonderful leaders in his school. When I have had a question Mrs. Crosby has always been prompt in helping me find the answer. My child loves his teacher and the fact that he gets to switch classes just like he will do next year. I can't say enough good things about this school. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Open Quote This school is excellent. My children attended this school. The faculty at this school went above and beyond to make the accommodation for my child. He has ADHD and severe anxiety. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Open Quote Appling County Elementary School has a fabulous staff that goes the extra mile to ensure student success. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Open Quote Appling County Elementary School is a wonderful school. The teachers and principals are always friendly, and I know they have my son's best interest in mind. He always receives the support he needs and he is pushed to always do his best. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Open Quote ACES is a great school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Appling County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 616 616
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 614 614
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 644 644
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 641 641
1994 406 229 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1995 308 201 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 308 201 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 319 207 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 306 203 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 304 178 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 312 181 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 322 181 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 287 180 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 287 180 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 294 166 7 43 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 305 147 7 52 0 n/a n/a 7 518
2006 293 156 7 45 0 n/a n/a 3 504
2007 291 172 4 61 0 n/a n/a 5 533
2008 256 177 3 63 0 n/a n/a 9 508
2009 254 167 5 81 0 n/a n/a 11 518
2010 267 161 7 81 0 0 9 0 525
2011 280 141 9 79 1 0 12 0 522
2012 278 166 5 70 1 0 15 0 535
2013 269 162 5 81 1 0 15 0 533
2014 267 171 5 86 1 0 20 0 550
2015 274 170 6 112 1 0 24 0 587
2016 242 163 5 110 0 0 26 0 546
2017 261 165 6 122 0 0 22 0 576
2018 248 186 4 118 0 0 23 0 579
2019 242 158 3 121 0 0 27 0 551
2020 214 139 4 110 0 0 22 0 489
2021 200 137 2 111 0 0 18 0 468
2022 223 124 2 130 0 1 15 0 495
2023 571 280 3 271 0 1 63 0 1189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Appling County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 616 34.0 18.1 39
1991 614 35.0 17.5 95
1992 644 36.0 17.8 45.7
1993 641 36.0 17.8 46.3
1994 648 36.6 17.7 51.7
1995 524 40.0 13.1 50.8
1996 524 40.0 13.1 50.8
1997 540 37.4 14.4 80.4
1998 524 36.6 14.3 70.2
1999 505 36.9 13.7 67.9
2000 516 36.6 14.1 66.1
2001 532 34.7 15.3 69.2
2002 508 28.9 17.6 77.8
2003 508 28.9 17.6 77.8
2004 510 27.9 18.3 78.4
2005 518 36.9 14.0 68.9
2006 504 37.8 13.3 74.5
2007 533 38.3 13.9 70.6
2008 508 36.4 14.0 71.5
2009 518 38.9 13.3 77.1
2010 525 38.1 13.7 76.8
2011 522 38.3 13.6 75.3
2012 535 35.2 15.1 76.1
2013 533 36.0 14.8 78.6
2014 550 38.4 14.3 87.5
2015 587 38.0 15.4 76
2016 546 40.0 13.6 80.2
2017 576 41.6 13.8 81.9
2018 579 44.1 13.1 90.3
2019 551 44.1 12.4 90.4
2020 489 45.1 10.8 90.4
2021 468 45.9 10.1 90.4
2022 495 40.9 12.1 n/a
2023 1189 94.0 12.6 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Appling County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 616 34.0 18.1 39
1991 614 35.0 17.5 95
1992 644 36.0 17.8 45.7
1993 641 36.0 17.8 46.3
1994 648 36.6 17.7 51.7
1995 524 40.0 13.1 50.8
1996 524 40.0 13.1 50.8
1997 540 37.4 14.4 80.4
1998 524 36.6 14.3 70.2
1999 505 36.9 13.7 67.9
2000 516 36.6 14.1 66.1
2001 532 34.7 15.3 69.2
2002 508 28.9 17.6 77.8
2003 508 28.9 17.6 77.8
2004 510 27.9 18.3 78.4
2005 518 36.9 14.0 68.9
2006 504 37.8 13.3 74.5
2007 533 38.3 13.9 70.6
2008 508 36.4 14.0 71.5
2009 518 38.9 13.3 77.1
2010 525 38.1 13.7 76.8
2011 522 38.3 13.6 75.3
2012 535 35.2 15.1 76.1
2013 533 36.0 14.8 78.6
2014 550 38.4 14.3 87.5
2015 587 38.0 15.4 76
2016 546 40.0 13.6 80.2
2017 576 41.6 13.8 81.9
2018 579 44.1 13.1 90.3
2019 551 44.1 12.4 90.4
2020 489 45.1 10.8 90.4
2021 468 45.9 10.1 90.4
2022 495 40.9 12.1 n/a
2023 1189 94.0 12.6 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Appling County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $865 (9.7%) $8,086 (90.3%) $8,952
2018 $868 (9.2%) $8,612 (90.8%) $9,481
2019 $846 (8.3%) $9,328 (91.7%) $10,174

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appling County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 731st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 430th of 1242 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appling County Elementary School)2840.8
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)33.543
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Appling County Elementary School)43.952
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appling County)47.751.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County Elementary School)29.633.1
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)31.638
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Appling County Elementary School)47.850.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appling County)44.352
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County Elementary School)30.834.8
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)33.836.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Appling County Elementary School)39.544.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appling County)39.146.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Appling County Elementary School)38.555.1
 16.6%
   5th Grade Science (Appling County)37.749.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5511189
 115.8%
African American158280
 77.2%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic121271
 124%
Pacific Islander01
White242571
 136%
Two or More Races2763
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%80.1%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Appling County Elementary School

Appling County Elementary School ranks 413th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Appling County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Appling County Middle School
High : Appling County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,189 students attended Appling County Elementary School.

Students at Appling County Elementary School are 48% White, 24% African American, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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